My Alpha's Betrayal: Burning In The Flames Of His Vengeance

Chapter 53

53. Insecurity

YILEYNA

I awoke with a start, jolting upright in bed. I scanned the room frantically.

Alone.

I was alone.

My heart was pounding, and once again, the nightmare of the night my parents were killed was replaying in my mind. I ran my trembling hand through my hair, closing my eyes as the emotions that I tried to control hit me full force.

Focus Yileyna, it’s ok. It’s going to be ok…

No, it wasn’t ok… They died saving me and were marked as traitors. They were not traitors!

I had to prove their innocence! I had to…

Goddess…

I wrapped my arms around my legs, burying my head in my knees.

Focus.

Breathe…

What time was it? Where was Theon? Was he still not back?

‘They’re dead.’ Theon’s words from that night rang in my head, I felt the crushing agony in my chest break its restraint and hit me brutally. It was my fault. They died because of me.

I won’t cry.

I can’t.

But I was unable to stop the tears from streaming down my cheeks as I pressed a fist against my chest, trying to control the pain that threatened to drown me.

It was my fault. They died because I was out there… Dad came to protect me.

my side. The memories of that night,

Stop. Stop, Yileyna…

Think of something else…

I have these odd abilities? How was it possible? The

fear of the unknown terrified me and I wanted it all to just go away. The bedroom door opened, and I quickly tried to cover my face,

frown creased his brow, his shirt was hanging open, his hair was a mess as if he had run his fingers through it repeatedly, and the distinct smell of alcohol was coming from

wanting him to see the tears that were streaming down my

“What happened?”

husky and low, but it was missing the

pull free from his hold, but he refused to let me go, pulling me upright and straight into his arms. My breath hitched, I fought to

storm?” He whispered,

the sob that left my

my emotions. I locked my arms around his neck and he instantly pulled me closer, sitting back on the ground with me straddling him. My breasts were crushed against

like it was something Theon would do, sure he was comforting, but the emotions and concern that seemed to be in his eyes and touch… Maybe it was the alcohol in his system, but I didn’t care, I needed something to keep me tethered from drowning in my pain, and he was here

“Talk to me, Yileyna.”

to open up to him. I was tired of keeping it inside. But I

so I could

eyes shadowed and he

“I know…”

one of them or both are

were my world.” I

only triggered these emotions within me, but I couldn’t stop

Instead, he reached up and cupped my neck, his thumbs brushing away my tears, only for more to fall in

But when it was taken away from me, I felt like the last part of Mom and Dad I had was taken from me too.” I couldn’t look into

control these emotions. I was breaking and I needed

looking up into his shimmering

wasn’t sure, but I

a deep breath, looking at me sharply, and I knew he had changed his mind. “They were traitors. Let the pain go.”

did this. I knew my parents, they would never do this.” I said desperately.

tilted my head up slightly. “You

I know they were

eyes met, and he didn’t reply, before clenching

its back on you, I know you’ll be ok.” He said quietly,

“I will.”

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